Tips & Tricks: Move Windows Between Multiple Monitors

February 22nd, 2013

You can easily extend your Windows desktop across more than one monitor by plugging two or more monitors into a desktop computer or one or more monitors into a laptop. Most laptops allow you to connect one external monitor. A desktop that spans two or more monitors significantly increases your desktop area so that you can drag windows, program icons, and other items to any location on the extended desktop.

Moving Your Business and Moving to the Cloud

February 11th, 2013

One of our partners recently wrote a great article on moving your business and moving to the cloud.  We thought we'd share it with you.

Why is it a good time to consider a cloud solution while you are planning a move? Here are factors that you need to consider for your move:

Do I need a server room or closet? Utilities? Back up power?
How much equipment do I need  to move? Do I need new servers? Does my current system allow for future growth that my space allows?
What type of Internet bandwidth is needed and is a static IP address needed?
Can I reduce my office space/lease costs by allowing employees to work remotely?
Business continuity – How will I keep my email flowing during the move?

Kim Walker, cloud expert with Franklin Moves, says “Everywhere you turn people are talking about “the cloud”.   Have you been thinking about a cloud solution but now that you are planning a move you put it off? You might think it is too much to handle at once – and you would be right, but you may be able to move to a cloud solution in advance of your physical move and have a win-win situation to help keep your business up and running and minimize the businesses downtime.